37 jobs found in Gore

ASSISTANT HERD MANAGER We are a family run Dairy farm located 5km from the Gore town boundary. Peak milk 540 cows (increasing to 590 over next few years) we milk once a day all season and winter all our cows and have all our own young stock on run offs. We have a variety of tasks to keep the role interesting. We take pride in our farm and have a goal of achieving excellence every day.  The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, effluent management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with farm owners to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while contributing to a positive culture.  Take on greater responsibility as your skills, confidence, and experience grow, and more importantly; you'll have the opportunity to learn the "why" behind key farming...

Farm assistant wanted to assist the day to day job on a 740 cow farm near riversdale. 60 bail rotary with acr. Shared accommodation. No experience needed but a willingness to learn and a can do attitude is a must.  NZ Resident and Citizen only need to apply.

Assistant Herd Manager  required  800 cows 60 bale rotary  in shed feeding  cowshed  central to farm  3 bedroom home  heat pump , small lawn  

We require a dairy farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Duties include but not  Milking assists with efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals assists in safe handling of stock, records, reports and treats health issues Feed Set breaks and feed out as directed  Environment Assists with nutrients effluent and water management  Machinery Vehicles and technology. Safely uses and maintains plant and vehicles Pay rate $27 - $30 per hour Guaranteed Minimum Hours per week 30 Suitable applicant will need good communication skills , reading writing Please supply current CV and 2 work related references 

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our stable team of three full-timers.  Family owner-operators of a 233 ha dairy farm in Balfour. 30 minutes from Gore, 10 minutes from Lumsden. We milk 550 cows through a 50-bale rotary fitted with arcs, in-bail teat spray, auto wash, in-shed feeding, cow manager and Waikato auto-drafting  First-calving heifers are milked once a day year-round, reducing afternoon milking to 430 cows. Our cows are wintered in a barn, and all young stock are wintered on our run off. Key Responsibilities: Milking Setting up break fences Weed spraying Feeding out silage Calving assistance Shifting pods Feeding out/topping Shifting crops Animal health General farm duties as required We Offer: Supportive owner-operator environment Modern infrastructure and reliable systems 5 on / 2 off roster (Sunday Monday off) (6 on / 1 off during calving) 1 Bedroom self-contained accommodation with double glazing, heat pump, and a newly...

Farm assistant wanted to help with the day to day operation of a 740 cow farm. 60 bail rotary with acr and in-shed feeding system. Some experience preferred but not necessary. Full training will be provided. Immediate start.

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Previous experience preferred. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $27 - $30 per hour. Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

We are looking for a farm assistant with experience (2 years minimum preferred) We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed. Farm is located in Woodlands southland. Start date negotiable. General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety. The Ideal applicant will need to be team player and have a awesome attitude, Goal orientated, Excellent problem solving abilities & communication, a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, Workplace & house proud, Looks after farm gear, vehicles bikes, tractors . We milk 700 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed. We are looking for a person with experience. If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and...

We are looking for a farm assistant with experience (2 years minimum preferred) We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed. Farm is located in Woodlands southland. Start date negotiable. General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety. The Ideal applicant will need to be team player and have a awesome attitude, Goal orientated, Excellent problem solving abilities & communication, a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, Workplace & house proud, Looks after farm gear, vehicles bikes, tractors . We milk 700 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed. We are looking for a person with experience. If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

We are looking for an experienced milk harvester in lumsden / five rivers area (10 minutes from lumsden township) milking 800 cows through a modern 64 bale rotary with ACR  No Accommodation drive in position only

Experienced Farm Assistant – 215 Cows (10 Mins from Invercargill) Location: Tisbury / Invercargill area (10 minutes east of town) Hours: Roster cycle of 4-on, 1-off / 6-on, 3-off Remuneration: $30 – $40 per hour (depending on experience) About the Role Join a high-performing, small-scale dairy farm milking 215 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed. You will work directly alongside the hands-on owner-operators in a supportive environment. The shed is highly automated, featuring automatic yard wash, vat wash, plant wash, ACRs, and automatic teat spraying. Halter smart collars, no shifting electric fences! Key Responsibilities Milking & Quality: Efficient milking with a focus on high milk quality standards. Animal Health: Monitoring, treating, and keeping accurate health records. Stock Management: Safe animal handling and managing daily feeding regimes. Shed & Infrastructure: Maintaining shed hygiene, tracking records, weed...

Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: Milk Harvesting: Standard milking duties, including heat detection, mastitis monitoring, and identifying or trimming lame cows. Pasture Management: Setting up break fences and preparing paddocks for daily grazing allocation. Calving Duties: Safely picking up and handling newborn calves during the spring/autumn influx. Farm Maintenance: General weed spraying and property upkeep. Our farm is currently expanding, milking 600 cows this season with plans to increase the herd to 900 cows over the next two seasons. This property operates as a strict smoke, vape, alcohol, and drug-free environment. Please note that no outside animals are permitted anywhere on the farm or inside the residence. If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Experience preferred but training will be provided.

Job Description We are   millerstockfood  we   operate a feed mill south of balclutha    we are looking for a motivated permanent or casual farm hand processing grain for sale ,producing  bulk load of dairy feeds also  bagged calf meal , pig poultry feeds and crushed barley . Good guidance and assistance given by employer. preferably needs to be a good   forklift operator and experienced in operating and maintaining farm machinery Must be in New Zealand now, or legally allowed to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. this is a drive in position      Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk 40 Remuneration starting wage is Negotiable with experience good wages to right person Farm Information Farm Size (Ha) 300. On-Farm Staff 5 with  3 family members How to Apply Please contact online or call. Contact Details 0272601070

Farm Hand (1 hour from Queenstown)   Farm is located in Five Rivers, this role would suit someone living local to Mossburn, lumsden, Diption etc with reliable transport as there is no accommodation on farm available.   We are looking for a farm assistant on our family-owned Dairy Farm. We are flexible with this role could be casual, temporary or permanent part -time /   full time to suit. May suit university student or working holiday visa, applicants looking for extra work. Main role would be milking cows, but willingness to do a variety of jobs would be beneficial. No experience required, with pay to be negotiated based on your skillset will range from $25-40hr. Will be milking modern rotary with cowshed. Please inquire via the website, all shortlisted applicants we will call you if interested in discussing further. Please note we cannot accept applicants based overseas at this time.

Herd Manager -       Milking 650 cows -       30 AS herringbone with ACRs (a new rotary under construction) -       Allflex collars -       Good infrastructure -       2 bedroom house -       6 on 2 off roster (6 on 1 off August – Mid October) -       All cows wintered on runoff 10 km from Dairy platform -       Opportunity to be apart of progressive and supportive team -       Accredited employers -       Salary 75-88k -       You are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours/week -       You must have a full drivers license -       You must have clear criminal record -       Must be drug free   Ideal applicant We are on the hunt for enthusiastic person to join our team. Hardworker who’s not afraid of big hours. Works as part of a team, but can takes responsibility for assigned aspects of the day to day management of the farm, such as milking or feeding of the herd. Assists in all...

Farm Manager for June 2027– Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Southland Smithill Limited is a family owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms across Western Southland, milking approximately 2,100 cows. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to join our team in June 2027, with the potential for multiple positions within our farming operation. We're looking for someone who is not only a capable dairy farmer but is also well organised, communicates effectively and takes genuine ownership of their farm's performance. About the role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of your allocated dairy farm, working alongside our Dairy Operations Manager and wider farming team. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily farm operations, staff and workloads. Pasture management, feed planning and herd performance. Maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare and milk...

Permanent Milk Harvester – Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Western Southland We're looking for a reliable and experienced Milk Harvester to join our team, working across our four dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys milking cows, knows their way around a dairy shed and wants steady, ongoing employment without the additional responsibilities of a farm management role. About the role Permanent position, generally working a 5 days on, 2 day off roster, with a lot of flexibility. Milking across four dairy farms in the Otautau and surrounding Western Southland area. Working in both rotary and herringbone sheds. Morning and afternoon milkings, depending on farm requirements. Working alongside our existing farm teams. Consistent work throughout the season, with flexibility across our farming operation. What we're looking for Previous dairy...

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...